Questions of Life

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When all the days have been counted
and all the night's dreams lived
Could we hope for anything more,
than to be loved?
If every bright star was a cherished wish,
would we gather them up, or let them stay
for all to see
And if along the way we dance in the shadow of the moon
Would that be enough?
Would feeling each others tears in our palms
cause us to sense the passing of time?
As a visitor time can not be touched or sustained
Rather we move through without notice,
drawing strength from one another without question or guilt
Would we not already have seen heaven before the shortness
of life's breath tries to echo in the chamber of our heart,
as we cross our time on this world
in the arms of those we love?

Copyright © | Year Posted 2013



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Date: 4/30/2014 12:42:00 PM
Fred, I particularly like the questions you pose (or that you imply) in most of your poetry. I find that I share those concerns. I hope I remember to follow you in the writing ahead. -Dean
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Frederic Parker
Date: 4/30/2014 12:51:00 PM
thank you Dean, I felt that way after reading a couple of your poems. I will try and do the same as I have found your poetry interesting and complex in the depth of your thinking
Date: 12/21/2013 8:52:00 AM
Mystic Rose I'm just a simple carpenter who happens to write poetry, thank you for an answer that touched my heart.
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Date: 12/6/2013 7:54:00 AM
What a lovely line Frederick. 'As a visitor time cannot be touched or sustained' I love the character and originality of your poem. You have given voice to thoughts quite elusive to put to paper. Glad to have you here! love, Kathy
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Frederic Parker
Date: 12/6/2013 8:19:00 AM
Glad to be here and look forward to reading more of your work, Frederic
Date: 12/2/2013 2:53:00 PM
- My poem similar to this - a lovely poem Frederic :)))) - So unfortunate that you chose a sad poem from my side - you will not find many of these at my place - I write HAPPY poem - try again. - oxox // Anne-Lise :)
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Date: 12/2/2013 3:06:00 PM
As luck would have it I choose Eternal Breath,a strong poem filled with clairity of thought
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